
Timeline
About me
Customs Brokerage Team Lead at BorderBuddy
Education

Western washington university
-B.a. geography
Experience

Db schenker
Jul 2004 - Oct 2019International, federally-licensed agency that provides shipping solutions and processes imports and exports to ensure U.S. laws and tariffs are properly applied.* Improved Customs Key Performance Indicator scores by 22% during long-term staffing shortages* Maintained high level of customer service among new and longtime customer, vendors, overseas offices, sales staff and co-workers, Go-to person for successfully resolving or de-escalating issues with U.S. Customs compliance, documentation, lost/delay or damaged cargo, computer software problems and staff conflicts* Researched, analyzed, created and improved all customer SOPs* Adapted to frequent company and U.S. Customs-related process and regulation changes* Increased productivity and worked to improve team morale* Designated district permit holder for Schenker Seattle Show less
Customs Brokerage Supervisor
Oct 2017 - Oct 2019Entry Writer
Jul 2004 - Oct 2017

Borderbuddy
Sept 2020 - nowCustoms brokerage team lead* Team lead responsible for POA activation, quotes, HTS classification, PGA requirements, customs clearance for all modes of transportation and training new hires* Go-to person for shipment resolutions including ISF filings, AMS, CBP holds, exams and seizures. Compliance duties include researching current CBP regulations, auditing, paying daily statement, CF-28s & CF-29s* Maintains high-level of customer service with strong written and oral communication skills with importers, CBP, carriers and vendors. Effectively guides first-time importers with step-by-step instructions on CBP requirements * Initiates solutions to streamline operations and sales processes* Analyzes, distributes and delegates new information and policy changes for U.S. imports* Collaborates with management to create metrics for individual and team KPIs Show less
Licenses & Certifications

Licensed customs broker (lcb)
U.s. customs and border protectionSept 2015.webp)
Certified customs specialist (ccs)
National customs brokers & forwarders association of america, inc. (ncbfaa)Sept 2015
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